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James de Avesnes

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Great Helm
« on: 2011-10-03, 19:46:35 »
I am looking to add another helmet to my collection, what are everyones opinions of this helm?:
http://www.timelesstailors.com/p-4020-great-helm-french-md-306.aspx

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #1 on: 2011-10-03, 20:22:42 »
Excellent! That is a really great looking helm!  :)
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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #2 on: 2011-10-03, 22:34:12 »
I like the version that is not rounded better

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #3 on: 2011-10-04, 18:36:07 »
I like it.
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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #4 on: 2011-10-04, 20:29:35 »
Thanks for the opinions.  Its going on my short list.  It will fill a time period gap in my collection and will be lighter than my other helms which are all 14 gauge.

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #5 on: 2011-10-04, 21:08:37 »
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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #6 on: 2011-10-04, 21:41:30 »
If it was heavy enough and visibility was decent, I would serisously consider using it in combat.  That's a great link I haven't come across before and the price Wow!

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #7 on: 2011-10-04, 22:39:54 »
Thats a nice helm you linked to. Just think it's a bit pricey but I haven't seen it in person yet. They got a ton of stuff I'd like to buy but it's way too pricey for my budget...

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #8 on: 2011-10-05, 18:44:50 »
Also look at Clang Armoury and Anshelm Arms.
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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #9 on: 2011-10-06, 16:12:59 »
James de Avesnes, I do like this style of helm but the price does seem a little steep.
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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #10 on: 2011-10-06, 16:35:25 »
It is a bit pricey, but I like the look of it.  Has anybody seen any similar type helms for sale on other websites?

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #11 on: 2011-10-06, 17:33:32 »
Admitedly no where near as nice as the one you were looking at, but worth a look just for the price;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/knight-Helmet-Medieval-reenactment-Helmets-18-guage-/310344068146?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4841f2ac32

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Re: Great Helm
« Reply #12 on: 2011-10-06, 18:56:57 »
As with anything else in the armoring world, you get what you pay for.  I do not know timeless tailors, but some of the other armorers that make quality goods price their helms at or around $300 depending on the complexity of the piece.  I was looking at a Zweihammer topfhelm with the intention of getting it before I realized that the period for which it sits is earlier than I'm currently shooting for.  It was a really nice sturdy example too...at a great price.
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